Post by POULTRY AND FISHERY (@poufish)
A PIGLETS SECRET
Iron administration in pigs, particularly piglets, is a standard practice in swine production to prevent iron deficiency anemia (IDA).
Piglets are born with very low iron reserves, and sow’s milk is naturally low in iron (about 1–1.5 mg per liter), providing only a small fraction of their daily needs (typically 7–16 mg/day depending on growth rate.

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Anusha: aww! cute piggy!!
Obafemi EMILOLA, FIMC, CMC®: Well-done
Gladden Ngozi: Thank you for this. I'm going to share it with my sister-in-law, who runs a pig-rearing business.
I never knew …
Something new to learn here, every time. ❤️
I never knew …
Something new to learn here, every time. ❤️
Comfort Yako Asala: Open secrets 😉✨
We can only get them here at no cost 💥🫡
We can only get them here at no cost 💥🫡
Blessing Ojoma Onakpa: So cute. Well done
Felix: Interesting fact. Proper iron supplementation in piglets is essential for healthy growth and helps prevent iron deficiency anemia during their early development.
Rejoice Osunwoke: That's interesting